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OPERATION
MANUAL
770-00050
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REVISION B
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03.01.2017

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL 770-00050 REVISION B 03.01.2017...
  • Page 2 To download the most current user manual for the MōVI Pro and all other Freefly products, please visit http://freeflysystems.com/software-manuals @freeflysystems #freeflyers...

  • Page 3: Revision History

    REVISION HISTORY REVISION DATE DESCRIPTION Nov 2016 Initial Release Mar 2017 Add section on MōVI Ring Pro+MōVI Pro and minor content edits OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Revision History Terminology OVERVIEW Disclaimer and Warning Limitations of Liability Warranty Introduction Features Getting to Know MōVI Pro GCU and TSU Layouts Tilt Stage Unit Gimbal Control Unit connectors and piNouts Tilt Stage Unit connectors and pinouts System Diagrams MōVI Pro Overview MōVI Pro Control Paths MōVI Pro Power System...
  • Page 5 TERO + MōVI Pro MōVI Ring Pro + MōVI Pro USING M Ō VI PRO Configuring the MōVI Pro Apps and Software Setting Configuration via the Freefly MōVI Pro App FIZ Setting Configuration via the MōVI Controller Modes TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Guide...

  • Page 6: Terminology

    TERMINOLOGY 2.4 GHz An industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) radio band (2.4-2.5GHz) that is used for radio control. Accelerometer An accelerometer is a device that measures the rate of change of the velocity of an object. Amperage The strength of an electric current going through a system, expressed in amps.
  • Page 7 TITH Toad in the Hole (TITH) is a lightweight and low-profile mechanical quick release unit used on Freefly products. Tilt Stage Unit (TSU) is the platform underneath the camera mount on the MōVI Pro that provides orientation feedback to the GCU and can provide power and control to the camera and mounted accessories.

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview OVERVIEW...

  • Page 9: Disclaimer And Warning

    Freefly Systems reserves the right to revise this Operation Manual and make changes from time to time without obligation to notify any persons of such revisions or changes. In no event shall...
  • Page 10 In purchasing MōVI Pro Battery Packs as part of MōVI Pro, the buyer agrees to bear all » responsibilities of the risks and not hold Freefly Systems, its owners and employees, its distributors, and/or its retailers responsible for any accidents, injury to persons, and property damage.
  • Page 11 All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of MōVI Pro Battery Packs can result in fire. By handling, charging, or using the included MōVI Pro Battery Packs, you assume all risks associated with MōVI Pro Battery Packs. If you are not prepared to accept complete liability for the purchase and/or use of NOTE the batteries, you are advised to return them in new and...
  • Page 12 BATTERY DIS POSAL PRO CEDUR E LiPo batteries require special handling for safe disposal. The following steps must be taken to avoid damage or injury to yourself, your property or anyone who comes in contact with the battery. 1. Contact your state or local HAZMAT agency inquire about disposal procedures for LiPo batteries with battery management systems.

  • Page 13: Limitations Of Liability

    LIMITED REMEDY. THE LIMITATION SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY WHERE THE DAMAGES ARISE OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT. Freefly shall not be liable for damages or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of MōVI Pro including, but not limited to, the following situations: Failure of operator to follow proper instructions and safety warnings found at www.

  • Page 14: Warranty

    STA N DARD WARRANTY A Standard Warranty is granted to the original purchaser by Freefly for a period of one (1) year, parts and labor. The Standard Warranty does not apply to MōVI Pro Battery Packs. The Standard Warranty covers parts and labor charges for Product that has been returned with shipment to an Authorized Service Center by Buyer.
  • Page 15 Product that no longer qualifies for Warranty Repair may be sent to an Authorized Freefly Service Center subject to an evaluation fee. Freefly will provide a quotation for the repair of the Product. The Customer is responsible for all costs associated with such refurbishment, such as troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, test, calibration, storage, and shipping costs.

  • Page 16: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Freefly MōVI Pro represents the next generation of digital 3-axis stabilization systems. Designed and built with the goal of creating the world’s most versatile camera movement system, the MōVI Pro will revolutionize and democratize the creation of professional motion picture content. Using active and inertial stabilization, the MōVI Pro allows filmmakers precise, intuitive,...

  • Page 17: Features

    FEATURES MEC HA NICAL FEATURES 1. Built-in Display The addition of a built-in display 5. Aerial Ready Go from handheld to aerial in less with a 4-button control system gives users com- than 60 seconds; with dual GPS antennas, light- mand over basic tuning and adjustments without weight construction, high torque motors, and an the need for additional devices.
  • Page 18 P OWER FEATU RES 8. Intelligent Batteries Brand new MōVI Pro Battery 10. Camera and Accessory Power Using the Packs come with built-in power indicators, combined power of two 22.2V batteries, the MōVI intelligent battery management systems, and a Pro can power itself, the camera, and more for refined new design.

  • Page 19: Getting To Know Mōvi Pro

    Operating Temperatures -20° to 50°C Ingress Protection IP52 (dust & water droplet protected) Mounting System Freefly Toad In The Hole (TITH) Quick Release ELECT RONIC S Data Logging Rate 5, 10, and 25 Hz Connections Bluetooth Low Energy v4.2 and 2.4GHz Custom FHSS Radio...

  • Page 20: Gcu And Tsu Layouts

    GCU AND TSU LAYOUTS GIMBA L CONT ROL UNI T GC U LAYOU T 1. Power Button 4. Select Option (-) a. Push (ON) 5. Select Option (+) b. Hold (OFF) 6. microSD Card Slot 2. Back Button 3. Forward Button OP ERATION MA N UA L...
  • Page 21 GC U CONNECTOR LAYOUT 1. COM 1 3. COM 2 2. 12V OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 22: Tilt Stage Unit

    TILT STAGE UNIT TS U CONNECTOR LAYOUT 1. TC 6. 12V AUX 2. EXP 7. Focus 3. CAN 8. Iris 4. CAM 9. Zoom 5. 12-14V CAM 10. USB C DRP OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 23: Gimbal Control Unit Connectors And Pinouts

    GIMBAL CONTROL UNIT CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS All connector pinouts are shown looking into the function side of the connectors on the GCU and TSU, unless stated otherwise. CONNEC TOR : C O M 1 TYPE: JST G H 6 - P IN 1.

  • Page 24: Tilt Stage Unit Connectors And Pinouts

    TILT STAGE UNIT CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS All connector pinouts are shown looking into the function side of the connectors on the GCU and TSU, unless stated otherwise. CONNEC TOR : T C ( L TC T IM EC OD E) TYPE: 3.5 M M J A C K 1.
  • Page 25 CONNEC TOR : C A N ( CA NB US ) TYPE: MOL E X M I C R OF IT R A 4 PI N 1. GND 2. +V Ba 3. CAN H 4. CAN L CONNEC TOR : C A M ( CA ME RA ) TYPE: MOL E X M I C R OF IT R A 8 PI N 1.
  • Page 26 CONNEC TOR : 1 2 V ( AU XI LI AR Y PO WE R) TYPE: FEM A L E D - T AP 1. (+) 12V DTAP V+ 2. (-) 12V DTAP GND CONNEC TOR : F ( F O CU S MO TO R) TYPE: MOL E X M I C R OF IT R A 6 PI N 1.
  • Page 27 CONNEC TOR : Z ( Z O OM M OT OR ) TYPE: MOL E X M I C R OF IT R A 6 PI N 1. Motor A 2. Motor B 3. +5V 4. GND 5. Encoder A 6.

  • Page 28: System Diagrams

    SYSTEM DIAGRAMS MōVI PRO OVERVIEW GPS Satellite HD Video Link, Radio Controller* Preview Monitor* MIMIC 2.4GHz MōVI Controller* MōVI Pro App * N O T I N C L U D E D OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 29: Mōvi Pro Control Paths

    MōVI PRO CONTROL PATHS MIMIC 2.4GHz MōVI Controller* Radio Controller* MōVI Controller Receiver Gimbal Control Unit Tilt Stage Unit Pan Motor Roll Motor Tilt Motor OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 30: Mōvi Pro Power System

    MōVI PRO POWER SYSTEM Intelligent Batteries Pan ESC Gimbal Control Unit Roll ESC Tilt ESC Tilt-Stage Unit (i.e. Transmitter) Camera OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 31: Mōvi Pro + Mimic

    MōVI PRO + MIMIC MōVI Pro (Handheld, on ALTA, on TERO, etc.) MIMIC (mounted to handlebar, stand-alone, etc.) OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 32: Mōvi Pro App

    MōVI PRO APP 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 1 Majestic Dual Op Tuning Timelapse Target Bluetooth Low Energy MōVI Pro OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 33: Mōvi Pro Kit

    MōVI PRO KIT 9-11 INC LUDED WITH THE Mō V I PRO 1. MōVI Pro 8. MōVI Rod Mount Adapter 2. (2) MōVI Pro Battery Packs 1.8Ah 9. (2) Bolt 3/8 -16 x 5/8” 3. (2) MōVI Pro Battery Charger 10.
  • Page 34 Setting Up M ō VI Pro SETTING UP MōVI PRO OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 35: Mōvi Pro Setup At A Glance

    Tuning the MōVI Pro Updating the MōVI Pro MōVI Pro + Freefly Ecosystem When your MōVI Pro arrives, it will be securely packed along with all of the items in the MōVI Pro base package. This section will take you through each of the steps needed to set up the MōVI Pro and prepare it for use.

  • Page 36: Toad In The Hole Quick Release

    TOAD IN THE HOLE QUICK RELEASE TITH Quick Release is a sleek, lightweight, low-profile quick release unit, which provides an easy mount and release solution for all your Freefly products. MOUNTING PR OC EDURE Open the lever on the female part of the TITH.
  • Page 37 Align the male and female parts of the TITH and press them together until you feel the parts engage and hear a click. Hold the MōVI Pro securely; check to see if the TITH engaged correctly and then rotate the TITH to your desired orientation. Continue to hold the MōVI Pro securely and close the TITH’s lever while making sure that none of the release buttons are pressed.This concludes the TITH mounting procedure.
  • Page 38 R EL EASE P ROCEDURE Hold the MōVI Pro securely in one hand so the gimbal does not fall during the release process. While supporting the MōVI Pro, open the lever and press the two release buttons on the TITH simultaneously. The male and female parts of the TITH have now released and can now be pulled apart.

  • Page 39: Charging Batteries

    CHARGING BATTERIES Your MōVI Pro comes with two MōVI Pro Battery Packs and two MōVI Pro Battery Pack Chargers. Follow the charging procedure below to maintain a safe charging environment. MōV I P RO BATT ERY PACK CHARGI NG P RO CE DUR E Insert the AC power cord into AC power adapter and plug the power cord into a 120 VAC wall socket (US).
  • Page 40 Warning section on page 9. CAUTION Only charge the MōVI Pro Battery Pack with a Freefly Systems MōVI Pro Battery Pack Charger. The use of 3rd party chargers is dangerous and may result in damage to the batteries, cause WARNING severe personal injury, or start a fire.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Your Camera Package

    SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA PACKAGE It is important that you fully build your camera package prior to balancing it on the MōVI Pro. Adding accessories such as focus motors, receivers, batteries, etc. to your MōVI Pro after balancing will put the setup out of balance and require you to rebalance the system.
  • Page 42 Use the ¼ -20 bolts to mount the camera to the camera rail. The camera rail also accepts a 3/8 -16 bolts for larger cameras. For cameras without FIZ motors, mount the camera on the rail such that the camera and lens package’s center of gravity is as close to the center of the rail as possible.

  • Page 43: Advanced Setup

    ADVANCED SETUP These instructions will show you how to set up your MōVI Pro with popular cinematographic cameras, FIZ controls, a video transmitter, and a monitor. Some of the items in these instructions are not part of the MōVI Pro Kit. SET T ING UP CAMERA AND LE NS Items Needed Camera...
  • Page 44 Sugg este d for m o s t s e t u p s Sugg este d for l o n g e r l e n s e s L e n s D i r e ct i o n Use the ¼...
  • Page 45 Sugg este d for m o s t s e t u p s Sugg este d for l o n g e r l e n s e s L e n s D i r e ct i o n Use the ¼...
  • Page 46 Sugg este d for m o s t s e t u p s Sugg este d for l o n g e r l e n s e s L e n s D i r e ct i o n Remove the Sony’s handle before mounting the top rail.
  • Page 47 MOUNTING BLACK MAGI C CI NEMA CAMERA TO THE CAMERA RAI L Items Needed Camera Package* (2) ¼ -20 Bolt » » Camera Rail 5/32” Hex Driver* » » Top Rail » *These items are not included with the MōVI Pro. Locate the ¼...

  • Page 48: Setting Up Fiz

    SETTING UP FIZ Items Needed Camera Package* (2) M3 x 8 » » MōVI Rod Mount 2.5mm Hex Driver » » » FIZ Motors* *These items are not included with the MōVI Pro. Attach the MōVI Rod Mount to the front of the camera rail with two M3 screws. The rod mount can be attached with the arms pointing up or down.
  • Page 49 Take the MōVI Rod Mount and install the appropriate length carbon fiber rod into one of the ring clamps on the rod mount. Once the carbon fiber rod is flush with the back of the rod mount, tighten the M3 screw to secure the rod in place. Mount and position your FIZ motors on the carbon rods so the gears interlock fully with their respective lens gears.

  • Page 50: Attaching A Transmitter

    ATTACHING A TRANSMITTER Items Needed MōVI Pro Gimbal ¼-20 Bolt » » Video Transmitter* 5/32 Hex Driver* » » » MōVI Pro Pop-n-Lock Quick Release* *These items are not included with the MōVI Pro. Open the clamp on the Pop-n-Lock and attach it to one of the suggested transmitter mounting locations.
  • Page 51 Slide the plate into the Pop-n-Lock base to mount the transmitter to the MōVI Pro. Rotate the latch on the Pop-n-Lock to secure the transmitter. OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 52: Mounting A Monitor

    MOUNTING A MONITOR Items Needed MōVI Ring Pro* Monitor* » » Monitor Mount* » *These items are not included with the MōVI Pro. Use the ¼-20 bolt on the MōVI Ring Pro handle to mount your preferred monitor or monitor mount. OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 53: Mounting The Camera Package

    MOUNTING THE CAMERA PACKAGE Items Needed MōVI Pro Gimbal Camera Package* » » MōVI Ring Pro* » Open the side clamps on the top horizontal crossbar and move the bar up so the camera has room to fit in the cage. Open the top and bottom camera rail toggle clamps, and rotate the top toggle 90 degrees counterclockwise.
  • Page 54 Close the bottom camera rail toggle clamp. Align the top camera rail with the toggle, and lower the upper crossbar. Make sure the top camera rail is engaged with the locking mechanism, and twist the top toggle 90 degrees clockwise and close the clamp. The camera package is now mounted.
  • Page 55 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND RED, ARRI, SONY, CANON WIRING MōVI Pro has a integrated DC camera power supply, FIZ controller, and the capability to hot swap batteries. These features will reduce the wire clutter around the camera and allow continuous shooting even during battery swaps. BAT T ERY INSTALLAT ION AND HOT S WA PPI N G Take a MōVI Pro Battery Pack and slide it along the battery tray.
  • Page 56 FREEFLY CABLE GUIDE Use this cable guide to assist in the wiring of some popular cameras. For information on the MōVI Pro’s Connectors and Pinouts see page 23. To order Freefly cables please visit the Freefly Online Store at http://store.freeflysystems.com.
  • Page 57 Gimbal � Camera CAM � CTRL Start Cable FIZ Motor Power F,I,Z � FIZ Motor Gimbal � FIZ Motor Freefly Lens Motor Cable and Control Connector Freefly Connex Power Cable Transmitter Power Gimbal � Transmitter 12V AUX � DC IN DTap �...
  • Page 58 (Paralinx Tomahawk) Video Signal Camera � Transmitter SDI OUT � SDI BNC � BNC Always use lightweight Freefly brand cables for best results. NOTE Avoid using heavy gauge or long wiring when possible. Secure all excess wires to prevent snagging of wires during use, potentially causing damage to MōVI Pro, the camera, or the wires.
  • Page 59 BALANCING THE MōVI PRO MōVI Pro’s balancing procedure is an important part of the setup process. A properly balanced MōVI Pro will offer the best stabilization performance and the longest battery life. For easier balancing, secure MōVI Pro on the MōVI Ring Pro, MōVI Pro Landing Gear, or MōVI Classic Handle with MōVI Dock and C-Stand.
  • Page 60 TILT BAL ANCE (V ERTI CAL AX I S) Rotate the tilt axis so the camera lens points straight up. Open the four vertical adjustment toggle clamps located inline with the tilt motor’s axis of rotation. Slide the entire camera cage up or down until the camera remains pointing straight up when released.
  • Page 61 Close the top and bottom camera rail toggle clamps. Confirm roll balance by moving the camera to several roll angles and confirming the camera remains stationary in the roll axis once released. PAN BALA NCE Mount the MōVI Pro in the stand. Align the MōVI Pro such that the camera lens is lined up with the handle bar’s cross beam.
  • Page 62 Slide the gimbal in the direction needed as indicated in Step 3 and repeat the process until the gimbal does not swing left or right when tilting about the pan axis. Close the two pan toggle clamps and confirm that the camera does not swing left or right when the MōVI Pro is tilted 5 to 10 degrees.
  • Page 63 TUNING THE MōVI PRO Once the MōVI Pro is balanced, it will need to be tuned. This maximizes the stability and will allow for the smoothest camera movements possible. Hardware that is mounted to the camera or the MōVI Pro must be firmly secured; loose hardware can limit the stabilization performance by causing unwanted vibrations during the tuning process.
  • Page 64 Autotuning can also be accessed and initiated through the display screen on the GCU for convenient autotuning when a mobile device is not available. NOTE ADVANCED TUNING The advanced tuning options give the user direct control over the MōVI Pro’s camera stabilization. This allows users to customize the MōVI Pro to meet their exact needs with features such as Filters, Jolt Rejection, and more.
  • Page 65 T UNI NG FILTERS It will take experience to recognize the symptoms of too-high or too-low filters and trial-and-error to find the optimum values for a particular setup. NOTE If the gimbal is vibrating at a high frequency after tuning, increase the filter values. If the gimbal is oscillating or rocking at a low frequency after tuning, decrease the filter values.
  • Page 66 JOLT REJ ECTION To help enable higher Hold Strength settings while mitigating some of the cons listed above, Jolt Rejection can sense jolts and soften the gimbals recovery effort. Tuning Jolt Recovery Jolt Rejection helps prevent the MōVI Pro from overshooting its target orientation when responding to a sudden disturbance.
  • Page 67 If you wish to update the MōVI Pro select “update” to initiate the update process. Once the update has completed, reboot the MōVI Pro. Do not power down the MoVI Pro, remove its microSD card, or interrupt its connection with the mobile device for the duration of the update.
  • Page 68 ECOSYSTEM SETUP The MōVI Pro was designed to integrate seamlessly with the current ecosystem of Freefly products. Through the use of our industry favorite Toad In The Hole connector and features specifically designed and programmed for product synthesis, the MōVI Pro is the world’s most versatile camera movement system.
  • Page 69 MIMIC BETA + MōVI PRO The MIMIC Beta Controller comes pre-bound to the Freefly Receiver included in the MIMIC Beta package. If you are using the bound receiver provided with the MIMIC Beta, follow steps 1-4 to connect and power both products.
  • Page 70 The channel is set by a small dial located on the TX and RX. Ensure the Freefly RX’s 5 pin connector is plugged into the COM1 port on the MōVI Pro GCU. Ensure the 5 pin connector from the MIMIC Beta is plugged into the MIMIC TX. Power the MIMIC Beta by connecting the USB to the battery and the 3-pin connector to the MIMIC Beta.
  • Page 71 RX status LED are illuminated, indicating both have power. Press and hold the Bind button on the Freefly RX for 2-3 seconds before releasing it. Wait for the RX’s status LED to slowly flash orange. This indicates the TX has been found.
  • Page 72 For instructions on the operating procedure and other information on the MIMIC Beta please visit freeflysystems.com/software-manuals download the MIMIC Beta User Manual. NOTE MōVI CONTROLLER + MōVI PRO A MōVI Controller can take complete control of the MōVI Pro’s camera movement, settings, and receive telemetry from the camera, allowing users to make on the fly adjustment to key MōVI Pro parameters.
  • Page 73 Set Radio Action to Bind. a. Home > Radio Config > Radio Action (select Bind with Menu Set knob) Press Menu Set knob to enact Bind command. Wait 20 seconds until MōVI Controller and MōVI RX are bound. For instructions on the operating procedure and other information on the MōVI Controller, please visit freeflysystems.com/software-manuals...
  • Page 74 FUTABA OR SPEKTRUM RADIO + MōVI PRO BI ND I NG PROCED URE Bind an approved Spektrum or Futaba RC radio with it’s receiver using the instructions provided by the respective RC radio manufacturer. Use the MōVI Pro App to connect to the MōVI Pro and select correct radio type option under the Dual Op menu.
  • Page 75 In this configuration the second MōVI Controller controls the MōVI Pro’s orientation while the first MōVI Controller controls FIZ. When a single MōVI Controller is connected to the MōVI Pro it will control both the orientation of the gimbal and all FIZ control. Adding a second MoVI Controller to COM 2 will reassign orientation NOTE control to the second MōVI Controller.
  • Page 76 SETTI NG U P MōVI PRO + AER O LANDI NG GEAR Items Needed MōVI Pro MōVI Dock* » » MōVI Pro Aero Landing Gear* 2.5mm Hex driver » » *These items are not included with the MōVI Pro. Attach the long carbon fiber tubes to the landing gear cross beam to assemble the front landing gear.
  • Page 77 Attaching the rear landing gear does not require excessive force. Always slide the rear landing gear into its slot using a lateral motion. NOTE GROUNDVIEW Items Needed MōVI Pro + Landing Gear* ALTA* » » *These items are not included with the MōVI Pro. Connect the ALTA with the MōVI Pro using the TITH connector.
  • Page 78 Lock the TITH to secure the MōVI Pro in place, and the MōVI is now flight ready! SKYV I EW Items Needed MōVI Pro ALTA SkyView Landing Gear* » » ALTA* » *These items are not included with the MōVI Pro. Attach SkyView landing gear to the ALTA using the TITH connector underneath the ALTA.
  • Page 79 Attach the MōVI Pro to the top of the ALTA and lock into place using the upper TITH connector. The MōVI Pro is now flight ready. For instructions on the operating procedure and other information on the ALTA, please visit freeflysystems.com/software-manuals download the ALTA Aircraft Flight Manual.
  • Page 80 Connect the TERO with the MōVI Pro using the TITH connector. Lock the TITH to secure the MōVI Pro in place, and the MōVI Pro is now ready to drive! MōVI RING PRO + MōVI PRO MōVI Ring Pro is designed to allow users to create content more quickly and effectively than ever before.
  • Page 81 a. Make sure that the foot is orientated outward and has a forward lean of 4° from horizontal. Use the hex driver to fasten the foot to the MōVI Ring Pro using (3) M3x8 bolts and (3) nylon lock nuts. Repeat steps 1-2 with the second foot. Wrap the grip tape around the carbon tube in your preferred locations if desired.
  • Page 82 Use the (4) M3x6 screws to attach the MōVI Pro Low Profile Handle to the Ring Pro to it faces in the same direction as the MōVI Ring Pro feet. Attach your MōVI Pro using the TITH and confirm that the TITH is properly engaged and secured.
  • Page 83 When mounting the MōVI Ring Pro feet make sure that they are angled outward and the ring leans forward 4 degrees when placed on a flat surface. Improper attachment of the MōVI Ring Pro’s feet can lead to instability and potentially cause NOTE damage to your MōVI Pro and Camera Package.
  • Page 84 Using M ō VI Pro USING MōVI PRO OP ERATION MA N UA L...
  • Page 85 CONFIGURING THE MōVI PRO Setting Configurations MōVI Pro Embedded Display Configurations MōVI Pro App Configurations FIZ Motors Configurations Mode Configuration Configuring the MōVI Pro is easy. With a built-in control screen and mobile app that can assume complete control over the MōVI Pro’s settings, a user can adjust tuning values, remote controller setup, and switch modes on the fly.
  • Page 86 APPS AND SOFTWARE SET T ING CONF IGU RATI ONS V I A THE Mō VI PR O D I S PLAY The MōVI Pro is equipped with a built-in display and display navigation system. This allows a user to check the MōVI Pro’s system status and make quick adjustments to tuning, tilt mode, radio options, and more.
  • Page 87 T UNI NG SC REENS These screens allow users to autotune or perform manual tuning adjustments to the MōVI Pro without needing to connect to another device. Autotune Screen OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1. Percentage Set Autotune percentage, a higher value will result in a configuration closer to the max stiffness.
  • Page 88 Tuning Screen OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1. Toggle Toggles through the stiffness and filter parameters for each axis. 2. Select Selects the highlighted parameter and moves to the respective parameter adjustment screen. 3. Stiffness Values (Pan, Roll, Tilt) Displays a visual of the Pan, Roll, or Tilt stiffness values. 4.
  • Page 89 BA LA NCE S CREEN This screen allows users to see the MōVI Pro’s balance quality by displaying the amount of motor correction needed to keep the camera stabilized. A perfectly balanced camera will show stationary white markers at the middle of the Pan, Roll, and Tilt bars on the balance screen. OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1.
  • Page 90 T ILT M ODE S CREEN This screen allows users to control the MōVI Pro’s tilt mode without the need of a second device. OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1. Tilt Mode Status Displays the current Tilt Mode status. 2. Majestic Angle/Smooth Lock Switches the Tilt Mode from Smooth Lock to Majestic Angle.
  • Page 91 SETTING CONFIGURATION VIA THE FREEFLY MōVI PRO APP The Freefly MōVI Pro App grants users complete control over MōVI Pro and all of its settings. The app is designed to be intuitive and easy to use while not limiting MōVI Pro’s versatility.
  • Page 92 GE NERAL MENU MōVI Pro’s settings are accessible through the General icon under the Configurations menu. Main Panel OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1. Gimbal Application Icon Select whether the MōVI Pro will be used in “Handheld” or “Airborne” mode. This selection will affect the center position of the Mode switch in while in Dual-Op by enabling Majestic Pan in “Handheld”...
  • Page 93 Expert Panel OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1. Heading Assist Use to orient the MōVI Pro under different circumstances. “Fixed Mount” should be used when the MōVI Pro is stationary to avoid any pan drift; “GPS” should be used in high acceleration situations commonly observed when using the MōVI Pro with an aerial platform, and “Compass”...
  • Page 94 FIZ SETTING CONFIGURATION VIA THE MōVI CONTROLLER Use the MōVI Controller for complete command over your MōVI Pro’s FIZ motor setup. Real time focus, iris, and zoom control in addition to individual axis configuration tools provide users with a fully customizable FIZ system. FIZ CON F IGUR ATIONS These configurations can only be changed using the MōVI Controller and MōVI Pro in tandem.
  • Page 95 FIZ Axis Config OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Axis Selection Select the FIZ axis that will be edited. Settings action Select MōVI Controller setting action. This only affects settings that are persistent and not state dependent. Motor Model Select motor model to adjust control loop gains, fault settings and other settings that are specific to the motor.
  • Page 96 MODES The creation of professional cinematographic content is made simple through the use of MōVI Pro’s modes from intuitive orientation control, to custom dynamic time lapses, and more. All of the MōVI Pro’s modes are accessible through the MōVI Pro app and the MōVI Controller. MA J EST IC MODE Majestic Mode allows a single user to have complete control over the MōVI Pro by stabilizing the camera and following movement inputs from the user.
  • Page 97 OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 4. Pan Smoothing Adjust the smoothing value applied to the pan axis. Smaller values will result in gimbal movements that are more directly related to handle movements. 5. Pan Window Define the range of handle movement that will be ignored by the MōVI Pro in Majestic Mode.
  • Page 98 Path Panel OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1. Preview Initiate condensed preview of the timelapse path. 2. Start Initiate the timelapse progression through all keyframes using the total duration calculated on the Setup panel. 3. Clear Delete all keyframes. 4. Keyframe Display Display each of the keyframes being used and the pan and tilt path used to travel from one keyframe to the next.
  • Page 99 DUA L O P MODE Dual Op mode allows one operator to concentrate on framing and lens control while another operator has control of movement. Dual Op is possible using the MIMIC, MōVI Controller, or certain 3rd party RC controllers. Setup Panel OPTIONS DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 100 Use the following guide to map Spektrum and Futaba radios. Mapping for Spektrum Transmitter RADIO TYPE S. DSMX 2048 Map Remote Mode Map Remote Pan Map Remote Pan Rate Map Remote Tilt Map Remote Tilt Rate Map Remote Roll Trim NOTE Mapping for Futaba Transmitter RADIO TYPE...
  • Page 101 Adjustments Panel OPTIONS DESCRIPTION MIMIC Mode Select the mode (Direct, Level Roll, Majestic Pan, Majestic Pan/Tilt) in which the MIMIC controls the MōVI Pro. » Direct mode allows the MIMIC to control MōVI Pro’s pan, tilt, and roll movement. » Level Roll mode allows the MIMIC to control the MōVI Pro’s pan and tilt movement.
  • Page 102 TARGET MODE Target Mode allows the MōVI Pro to track a GPS coordinate or the Freefly MIMIC automatically. In Target Mode, the MōVI Pro autonomously frames the subject using the positional data from the MōVI Pro and/or MIMIC sensor. OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 1.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE OP ERATION MA N UA L...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GI M BA L WON’T TURN ON POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Batteries are discharged Replace discharged batteries with fully charged batteries Batteries are damaged Replace all damaged batteries Dispose of damaged batteries properly GI M BA L ON BUT NO STABIL I ZATI O N ON O NE OR M ORE AXIS POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Axis Stiffness is set to 0...
  • Page 105 HORIZON (ROL L AXIS ) IS NOT L EVEL UN DER HAR D ACCELERATION S POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION GPS signal not present Wait for GPS status to lock NO CONT ROL IN DU AL O PERATOR M O DE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Dual Operator Radio Controller is...
  • Page 106 Appendix APPENDIX OP ERATION MA N UA L...
  • Page 107 APPENDIX A. DEFAULT TUNING VALUES PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUE Autotune Percentage 70 % Declination 0 deg Gyro Filter Jolt Rejection Map Remote Mode RC Channel 6 Map Remote Pan RC Channel -2 Map Remote Pan Rate RC Channel 1 Map Remote Roll Trim RC Channel -4 Map Remote Shutter RC Channel 0...
  • Page 108 PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUE Target Height Offset Tilt Hold Strength Tilt Joystick Expo 10 % Tilt Joystick Smoothing Tilt Joystick Window 8 μs Tilt Majestic Pan 135 deg Tilt Smoothing Tilt Stiffness Tilt Trim Tilt Window Timelapse Interval OP ERATION MA N UA L...
  • Page 109 APPENDIX B. DATA LOGGING FIELDS FIELD FIELD DESCRIPTION m/s^2 Accel East The IMU derived eastward acceleration m/s^2 Accel North The IMU derived northward acceleration The IMU derived upward acceleration, without m/s^2 Accel Up gravitational acceleration Baro Height Height derived by barometric pressure measurement GPS measured positional change in the lateral axis;...
  • Page 110 The IMU derived yaw rate where positive values deg/s Yaw Rate indicate a clockwise rotation To download the most current user manual for the MōVI Pro and all other Freefly products, please visit http://freeflysystems.com/software-manuals @freeflysystems #freeflyers...

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